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Dr. Shahram Farahvash, MD

Anesthesiologist, Pediatric Anesthesiologist

Van Nuys, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Farahvash, Anesthesiologist in Van Nuys, CA?

    Dr. Shahram Farahvash, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Van Nuys, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Farahvash is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Farahvash’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Farahvash’s office at (818) 782-6600.

    Is Dr. Farahvash board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Shahram Farahvash, MD is board certified by the American Board of Dermatology

    What languages does Dr. Farahvash speak?

    Dr. Farahvash and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Persian

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Farahvash typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Farahvash diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Farahvash. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Farahvash typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Farahvash performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Farahvash. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
    • Lower Back Epidural Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Abdominal Nerve Block Injection
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • TAP Block
    • Rectus Sheath Block
    • Abdominal Plane Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64486: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) unilateral; by injection(s) (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Does Dr. Farahvash accept my insurance?

    Dr. Farahvash accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 782-6600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Farahvash accept in Van Nuys, CA?

    Dr. Farahvash in Van Nuys, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Care N' Care Insurance Company

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Heritage Health

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

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    Where is Dr. Farahvash's office located?

    Dr. Shahram Farahvash's Primary Practice

    15107 Vanowen St

    Van Nuys, CA 91405

    (818) 782-6600

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    Dr. Shahram Farahvash's Practice 2

    210 W San Bernardino Rd

    Covina, CA 91723

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    Dr. Shahram Farahvash's Practice 3

    100 W California Blvd

    Pasadena, CA 91105

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    What is Dr. Farahvash's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Farahvash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003076621.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Farahvash?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Farahvash

    What is Dr. Shahram Farahvash's specialty?

    Dr. Farahvash is an Anesthesiologist near Van Nuys, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Shahram Farahvash affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Farahvash is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Shahram Farahvash accepting new patients in Van Nuys, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Shahram Farahvash is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shahram Farahvash offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Farahvash's office at (818) 782-6600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shahram Farahvash?

    Please contact Dr. Farahvash's office at (818) 782-6600 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Farahvash's office located?

    Dr. Farahvash's offices are located in Van Nuys, CA, Covina, CA, and Pasadena, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shahram Farahvash have?

    Dr. Shahram Farahvash is certified by the American Board of Dermatology.